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Electrical in New York, NY

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $188–$563.

Top Electrical Companies in New York

  1. 1.YORK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

    5.0★ (470 reviews)

    5.0★ from 470 reviews

    +17183537227Website

  2. 2.Blue Line Electrical Contracting Corp.

    4.9★ (84 reviews)

    4.9★ from 84 reviews

    +19179393049

  3. 3.The Sparky NYC Electrician

    5.0★ (51 reviews)

    5.0★ from 51 reviews

    +13322504525Website

  4. 4.Urban Tech Electric Inc.

    3.9★ (7 reviews)

    3.9★ from 7 reviews

    +16467724403Website

  5. 5.Tidy Electrical

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19292992150Website

  6. 6.Novo Electrical Consulting Inc.

    +13472010456Website

Electrical Cost in New York

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New York
Electrical repair$188–$563/job
Outlet or switch install$150–$375/job
Light fixture install$188–$626/job
Panel upgrade$2,252–$5,629/job

Electrical prices in New York run about 25% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving New York, rated 4.8★ on average across 615 customer reviews.

New York Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New York's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 31
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
46.6"
Heating degree days
4,671
Cooling degree days
1,160
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27°39.1°3.5"
Feb29°42.3°2.81"
Mar35.1°49.7°4.15"
Apr44.6°60.5°4.14"
May54.2°70.4°4.05"
Jun64°79.6°4.16"
Jul69.8°84.5°4.85"
Aug68.8°83.1°4.18"
Sep61.7°76.1°3.71"
Oct50.5°64.8°3.81"
Nov41.5°54.4°3.56"
Dec32.2°43.7°3.68"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from New York.

Permits & Regulations in NY

Permit typically required

  • New York has no statewide electrician license; licensing is municipal
  • New York City requires a Department of Buildings master electrician license to perform electrical work
  • Electrical work requires a permit and inspection from the local authority

License required: Local electrical license (NYC: DOB master electrician); no state license

Sources: www.nyc.gov

Electrical FAQs for New York

How much does an electrician cost in New York?

Electrical repairs in New York typically run $188-$563 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve New York?

We track 6 electricians serving New York.

Do I need a licensed electrician in New York, NY?

In NY, New York has no statewide electrician license; licensing is municipal. Check with the New York building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in New York more expensive than average?

Electrical work in New York runs about +25.1% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does New York heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

New York averages 1,160 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 85F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in New York summers?

With highs near 85F in New York, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in New York?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: New York sees highs near 85F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in New York, NY?

A panel upgrade in New York generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In NY, New York has no statewide electrician license; licensing is municipal.